Paralegal

MLT Aikins LLP; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Sign-on bonus

RRSP contribution option

Flexible benefit plans (dental, health

Earned Days Off program

Growth and development opportunities

Mentorship and support

Ongoing job-specific training

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

MLT Aikins LLP is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to join our Winnipeg team, leveraging experience from a busy corporate practice at a business law firm, and will have graduated from a recognized legal assistant/paralegal training course (equivalencies considered). The candidate should have strong attention to detail and outstanding organizational and communication skills.

You will handle corporate filings across Canada, maintain minute books, draft transactional documents, and support lawyers on

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized legal assistant/paralegal diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum five years of corporate paralegal or related experience.
• Strong knowledge of Manitoba and Federal corporate legislation.
• Experience drafting transactional documents.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to collaborate with others on the team.
• Experience working with a corporate platform.
• Analytical and capable of applying concepts.

Responsibilities

• Attending to online filings with Companies Office Online and Corporations Canada.
• Attending to filings with Corporate Registries across Canada.
• Drafting and filing corporate documents for transactional matters.
• Conducting minute book reviews and correcting deficiencies.
• Conducting and reviewing corporate searches.
• Responding to daily inquiries from lawyers and clients.
• Updating and maintaining corporate records in the corporate database.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Organizational skills

Collaborative team player

Analytical thinking

Education

Legal assistant/paralegal diploma

Tools

Corporate platform

Job description

MLT Aikins is a full-service law firm of more than 375 lawyers across the four western provinces. Named one of Canada’s best law firms by the Globe and Mail, MLT Aikins is the only law firm to have offices in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon, Muskeg Lake Cree Nation, Regina and Winnipeg. As one of the largest firms in Canada, we have the bench strength and geographic scope to meet the increasingly complex needs of clients.

MLT Aikins is looking for a Corporate Paralegal to join our team and work with our growing client base. The ideal candidate will have good practical training, experience from a busy corporate practice at a business law firm and will have graduated from a recognized legal assistant or paralegal training course (equivalencies will be considered).

Candidates must be able to multi-task and prioritize a workload, pay attention to detail and have excellent organizational, communication and written skills. This is a client-based environment, and the corporate department works directly with lawyers on transactions across the firm. The candidate must be able to take instructions, understand corporate transactions and work independently to provide draft documentation.

Responsibilities include:

• Attending to online filings with Companies Office Online and Corporations Canada
• Attending to or arranging for filings with Corporate Registries across Canada
• Drafting and filing legal documents for corporate transactions including incorporations/ organizations, amendments, dissolutions, revivals, reorganizations, amalgamations, continuances, extra-provincial registrations, partnerships, trade names, change filings and other transactional related documents
• Conducting minute book reviews and preparing documents to correct minute book deficiencies
• Conducting and reviewing corporate searches
• Responding to daily inquiries from lawyers and clients; handling day-to-day corporate matters
• Updating and maintaining corporate records and ensuring documents comply with the applicable legislation and are entered into the corporate database

Qualifications include:

• Graduate of a recognized legal assistant/paralegal diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of five years of experience in a corporate paralegal or related role
• Strong working knowledge and understanding of Manitoba and Federal corporate legislation
• Solid knowledge of drafting transactional documents
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• A willingness to collaborate with others on the team
• Experience working with a corporate platform
• Must be analytical and possess the ability to apply concepts

We offer:

• A competitive salary including individual performance bonus
• Eligible for sign-on bonus with option for RRSP contribution or cash
• Flexible benefit plans for dental, health and wellness benefits
• Access to group savings plans and investment options
• Options for flexible work agreements and vacation coverage
• Earned Days Off program
• Growth and development opportunities
• Mentorship and support
• Ongoing job-specific training and opportunities for professional development
• A positive and inclusive work environment

What’s it like to work at MLT Aikins?

At MLT Aikins, we strive for an environment that brings out the best in our team and supports our clients’ success. When you’re part of our team, you can expect:

• Collaborative culture – We work as one team, relying on and respecting our colleagues.
• Sense of community – We offer a friendly and collegial environment where you’ll build strong relationships.
• Inclusive team – We’re committed to building a diverse workforce that provides a safe, welcoming space for everyone.
• Innovation mindset – We are technology-driven and enthusiastic about embracing change.
• Community involvement – We believe in giving back to the communities in which we live and work.
• Transparency – We encourage open communication and actively solicit ideas for improvement.
• Opportunity to grow – We offer coaching and mentorship to help you develop in your role and advance in your career.

Our Diversity Statement

MLT Aikins is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building an inclusive and diverse work environment. Our principles of diversity, equity and inclusion create a space for everyone to collaborate, allowing us to deliver excellent and increasingly innovative legal service to our clients. We encourage individuals of a diverse group to apply to our job postings.